Netflix and IMAX in Talks For ‘Frankenstein’ Theatrical Release — World of Reel

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein | Netflix exploring an IMAX release

Netflix is exploring the idea of releasing Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein film in cinemas, and on IMAX screens. Guillermo del Toro and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a match made in heaven for fans of cinema… almost. Take one of today’s finest living directors, a filmmaker renowned for his work with both the gothic and with monsters, and then give him one of, perhaps even the greatest gothic monster story ever told. It feels right. Clearly, t…

Netflix and IMAX in Talks For ‘Frankenstein’ Theatrical Release — World of Reel

Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” is slated to hit Netflix later this fall, but there’s a interesting new development. This one might get an extended theatrical release.During a roundtable discussion at the Cannes Film Festival, Collider reported that Richard Gelfond, CEO of IMAX, addressed upcoming film releases and confirmed “Frankenstein” will get an IMAX run. Although Gelfond emphasized that nothing has been finalized, he revealed that an …